The five most expensive Premier League transfers in summer 2025 | OneFootball

The 2025 summer transfer window closed with a bang on 1 September, as Premier League clubs shattered previous spending records by splashing out over £3 billion.

Unsurprisingly, Deadline Day itself provided a whirlwind of activity. Headline-grabbing moves included Alexander Isak’s British record switch to Liverpool and Yoane Wissa completing his move to Newcastle United with 30 seconds left on the clock.

Ultimately, this was a window dominated by high-stakes striker acquisitions and major squad overhauls across the league, as evidenced by the dearest deals listed below.

The five most expensive Premier League transfers in summer 2025:

5. Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford to Manchester United (£71m)

Manchester United made a significant move by securing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. The deal, worth up to £71m with add-ons, represents a major coup for the club.

The 25-year-old Cameroonian forward was in high demand after contributing a combined 20 goals and assists last season, with Spurs and Newcastle also linked. He has signed a five-year deal to bolster United’s attack during their ongoing rebuild.

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4. Benjamin Sesko – RB Leipzig to Manchester United (£74m)

In addition to Mbeumo, Manchester United also invested heavily in a new striker, signing Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko. They paid RB Leipzig £74m, including add-ons, for the highly-rated 22-year-old.

After scoring 18 Bundesliga goals last season, Sesko joins on a long-term contract. The club highlighted his “huge potential” and unique physical attributes upon completing the signing.

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3. Hugo Ekitike – Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool (£79m)

Liverpool also completed an aggressive summer of spending, landing French forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The deal for the 23-year-old is worth up to £79m with add-ons.

Ekitike impressed with 16 goals in Germany last term. Now he joins the reigning champions on a six-year contract, adding crucial depth to Arne Slot’s formidable attack.

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2. Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool (£116.5m)

Liverpool’s first big splash in the market came in midfield with the blockbuster signing of Florian Wirtz. The German playmaker arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for a staggering £100m, which could rise to £116.5m if add-ons are met.

Wirtz joins the Reds following a stellar campaign in which he recorded an incredible 18 goals and 20 assists. The club praised his “world-class creativity,” and he is expected to form a thrilling creative partnership with Mohamed Salah this season.

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1. Alexander Isak – Newcastle United to Liverpool (£125m)

The jewel in the crown of Liverpool’s spending spree was also the window’s biggest deal. Alexander Isak’s British-record £125m move from Newcastle was finalised on Deadline Day, ending a protracted transfer saga.

The Swedish striker arrives after bagging an impressive 25 Premier League goals last season. He has signed a six-year contract to spearhead the Reds’ title defence, with manager Arne Slot immediately praising his “clinical finishing.”

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